Yale-New Haven
Overview
Yale University
Yale is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine Colonial Colleges chartered before the American Revolution. Its history, academic achievements, wealth, and selectivity have made Yale one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
New Haven, Connecticut
The city of New Haven has a bustling pedestrian life with its numerous shops, cafes and top-rated restaurants. There are world-class museums available to students, such as the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art. Some favorite restaurants are Yorkside Restaurant, Ashley’s Ice Cream, Shake Shack, and Louis’ Lunch, where the first American hamburger was made.
Language Schools and Camps in this Destination
At Yale University, Marshall Language Services also offers the following 2-4 week programs:
ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
These programs are aimed at students with a high level of English. Participants on the programs are American and international students, and all of them offer housing on the Yale Campus and a full calendar of social, recreational and cultural activities in New Haven and on the American East Coast:
Oxford Royale Academy
Summer Academies for 13-18 year olds in The Ivy League Experience, Creative Writing, Journalism, Medical Biology, Engineering, Law and Legal Studies, Drama, Film Studies, Public Speaking & Leadership, and Business.
ISSOS
The International Summer School at Yale offers teenagers 13-18 lesson in English Language, Debate, Pre-IB, Business & Entrepreneurship, Creative Writing, Tennis, Outdoor Leadership, Theatre, Film and Photography.
Summer Springboard
Summer Academies for 13-18 year olds in Business & Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Finance & Investing, Fundamentals of Engineering, Medicine, Psychology & Neuroscience and Trial Law.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
These programs are for international students who would like to improve their level of English:
Converse International School of Languages (CISL)
With CISL’s Yale English camp, teenagers 13- 17 attend small classes with a maximum of 8 students for 2-4 weeks. The program also includes Cultural Workshops, accommodation on the Yale campus, off-campus activities in the afternoon, and full-day excursions.
New Haven, Connecticut
Things to Do and See During a Vacation Study
- Yale University Art Gallery
- Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
- Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- Yale Center for British Art
- East Rock Park
- Knights of Columbus Museum
- New Haven Railroad Station
- Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park
- Shubert Theater
- Chapel Street
- Five Mile Point Light
- Edgerton Park
- Little Italy
- Long Wharf Theatre
- New Haven Green
- Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge
- College Street Music Hall
- Grove Street Cemetery
- New Haven Museum
- Wooster Square Park
- Yale Collection of Musical Instruments
- Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
- Center Church
- Yale Repertory Theatre
How to Arrive at your Language Course
By Air
New Haven is served by local Tweed New Haven Regional Airport (HVN), Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford/Springfield, CT; New York area airports LaGuardia International Airport (LGA), JFK International Airport, and Newark International Airport (EWR) in Newark, NJ; Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, MA; and T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Providence, RI. Connecticut Limousine and Prime Time Shuttle provide economical ground transportation from airports in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey to locations in downtown New Haven. A bus is available from New York City airports to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, and a then a train on the Metro North Railroad to New Haven. From Newark Airport, the Air Train goes to the Newark International Airport stop on the New Jersey Transit railroad line into Penn Station in Manhattan. From there travelers can connect to an Amtrak train to New Haven or take the subway to Grand Central Terminal for Metro North train service to New Haven.
By Train
New Haven is served by Amtrak, Metro North and Shoreline East train service, arriving at Union Station. Taxis to the Yale campus are available for $5-10. The Yale University nighttime minibus and daytime shuttle serve Union station.
By Bus
Long distance bus companies with service to New Haven include Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Buses arrive and depart from Union Station.